Exam 10: Positioning the Client

The nurse is caring for a client who has been on complete bed rest for the past week.As the nurse assists the client to sit in the chair,the client becomes dizzy when the legs are dangled over the side of the bed.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

The nurse is transporting the toddler to radiology.How should this transport take place?

The nurse positions the client on the sling,wheels the lift into position,and connects the sling to the lift.Which are priority safety measures prior to lifting the client?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client,who is on strict bed rest,after having a rod placed for scoliosis.The client is currently supine.Which action by the nurse is necessary prior to logrolling this client?

Which interventions would the nurse implement in order to support the unresponsive client in the dorsal recumbent position?

A person maintains balance as long as the line of gravity passes through which item?

The nurse is observing two unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs)moving a client with emphysema up in bed.Which action would indicate the need for further instruction on the procedure?

The nurse transfers an assigned client from the wheelchair to the hospital bed.Which items will the nurse include when documenting the client's response to the transfer?

Two nurses are preparing to transfer a client from the stretcher to the bed.Which is a safe and efficient action to complete this task?

The nurse is transferring the client who is able to provide minimal assistance from the bed to the wheelchair.Which nursing action will provide for the safest transfer for this client?

The nurse is preparing to lift a client up in bed.Which items should the nurse do prior to beginning this task in order to maintain safety?

The nurse is caring for an unconscious client who has foot drop.Which items would be useful in properly aligning the client's foot?

The nurse is documenting positioning for the client.Which piece of documentation is not required?

Which statement describes the limits of body mechanics regarding the safety of both the nurse and the client?

Which assistive devices would be appropriate for the nurse to use when assisting an unconscious client from the bed to the stretcher?

The nurse may delegate which tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Where is the center of gravity of a well-aligned standing adult located?